White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final
Argentina's players drew White House backing Wednesday after displaying a Falklands banner following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England in Atlanta. Andrew Giuliani, the White House's FIFA taskforce chief, defended the gesture citing US free speech rights. Britain's Keir Starmer called for FIFA investigation, reaffirming that the Falkland Islands remain British territory.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 10:54 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 11:10 UTC
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